2026 State Convention Report

Results & Floor Amendments

The Constitution, Bylaws, and Rules Committee (CBRC) presented its final report to the State Convention on 30 May 2026. The convention adopted all changes proposed by the committee, as presented. In addition, the convention adopted the following changes proposed by individual delegates:

1. Convention Officials & Endorsements

This amendment prohibits personal endorsements by convention chairs and removes the prohibition on individual members of endorsing organizations outside the DFL from serving as chairs. This amendment was proposed from the floor as item 1 from the Open Door Agenda.

2. state party & CD officers' Pre-endorsement candidate support

Prohibition of CD chairs and vice chairs and all state officers (except directors) from supporting candidates before the DFL endorsement. This amendment was proposed from the floor as item 2 from the Open Door Agenda.

3. Conditions for Leave of Absence

This amendment sets conditions limiting central committees' authority to approve leaves of absence. This amendment was proposed from the floor in writing.

4. Regulation of Artificial Intelligence

The State Convention adopted a policy that the use of artificial intelligence should be disclosed but did not adopt constitutional language implementing that policy. Based on the transcript of proceedings, and pursuant to the authority granted in the bylaw to Article XIV, the Constitution, Bylaws, and Rules Committee enrolled the below amendment as having been adopted by the State Convention.

oRIGINAL REPORT

2026-05-17 CBRC State Convention Report Rev 000.pdf

State Convention Report

This report proposes changes to the Constitution and Bylaws for adoption at the 2026 State Convention. It incorporates feedback received from State Central Committee (SCC) members, as well as from State Convention delegates and alternates.

Proposed changes are shown with additions underlined and deletions in strikethrough. Each change is proposed independently and includes a brief synopsis of the change and some background information.

2026-05-26 CBRC SCR Supplement Rev 001.pdf

Supplement to Report

The CBRC co-chairs have issued a supplement to the committee's report to the State Convention, dated 17 May 2026 (Rev 000). This supplement contains conforming modifications and clarifications to be considered together with the committee’s original report.

Complete Constitution and Bylaws with Amendments

2026-05-17 CBRC SCR Full Text Rev 000.pdf

This document shows the full text of the Constitution and Bylaws with all amendments proposed in the State Convention report.

Clean Copy of Constitution and Bylaws with Amendments

2026-05-17 CBRC SCR Clean Copy Rev 000.pdf

This document is a clean copy of the complete Constitution and Bylaws incorporating all proposed changes in the report.

how the dfl Constitution and Bylaws are changed

Every two years, the Constitution, Bylaws, and Rules Committee (CBRC) considers and recommends revisions to the DFL Party’s governing documents to help ensure continued success in meeting the goals of our party. CBRC members draft and propose these changes at committee meetings between State Conventions. Changes can also come from State Party leadership, other State Party standing committees, local units, community outreach organizations, and non-members. The committee reviews and discusses these proposed changes and then votes on whether to recommend them for adoption. Those changes the committee votes to recommend are compiled and presented for adoption in the committee's report to the DFL State Convention.

Leading up to the State Convention, the committee seeks feedback from party members on the changes proposed in the report. The committee presents a draft of the report to the State Central Committee (SCC) at its last regular meeting before the State Convention. CBRC members will also present the final draft of the report at congressional district conventions around the state and solicit questions and comments. Based on this feedback, the committee may make further changes to the report prior to the State Convention. The committee typically offers a presentation on the day the State Convention is set to convene for delegates and alternates to preview the final changes the committee recommends for adoption. The CBRC will hold its final pre-convention meeting May 17 at DFL Headquarters.

The 2026 DFL State Convention will be held from May 29 to 31. The State Convention report is presented with additions underlined and deletions in strikethrough. The final report typically separates proposed changes by purpose so they may be considered independently. The changes presented are only proposed changes, and nothing in the document will take effect unless the State Convention chooses to adopt one or more of the proposed changes. The State Convention may choose to adopt some, all, or none of the recommended changes. It may also adopt any other amendments or even a whole new constitution. A majority vote of the delegates at any State Convention is required to amend the DFL Constitution and Bylaws. Amendments take effect upon the adjournment of the convention where they were adopted.

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